UMB Rules

2019 Rules

MEMBERSHIP:

1. The UMB is open to members up to age 14 as of January 1st, 2019, weighing not in excess of 125 pounds. A photocopy of the members birth certificate is required with membership application. Previous members birth certificates are held from previous year.

2. Parents must provide a signed and notarized statement of permission and release of liability--(UMB Application).

3. Member fees will be $75.00 per season if obtained by Jan 1, 2019, After Jan 1, 2019 Memberships will be $100.00 . Member will not be able to compete for points, without current dues paid. Additonal membership for IMBA may be required.

4. A seasonal Waiver/Release is required.

GENERAL RULES (non-accordance to rules by member or family of member will result in suspension)

1. All associated with the UMB are expected to conduct themselves in a fair, polite, respectful and legal manner at any and all events.

2. The use of drugs or alcohol is prohibited at UMB events.

3. The UMB reserves the right to have removed; any parent, legal guardian, or member causing a disturbance.

4. Mistreatment or endangerment to rodeo livestock will not be tolerated and will result in suspension.

5. Falsification of name, age, or personal information pertaining to member will result in immediate suspension, also parent or legal guardian will be responsible for reimbursment in full; any monies paid at previous and current events. Neglect to do so will result in legal action.

6. Fighting or quarreling will result in suspension.

7. Each contestant will be weighed prior to each event. Contestants greater than 125 pounds, 1/2 hour prior to event will not be allowed to compete.

8. The UMB reserves the right to revoke or deny membership to any idividual whose actions or parental action is deemed to be detrimental to the UMB or any association affiliated.

DRESS CODE

1. Boots and long sleeve collared shirt are required.

2. No Caps allowed in arena.

3. One sleeve my be rolled up when riding.

SAFETY

1. HELMETS, VESTS, and MOUTHPIECES are MANDATORY.

FORMAT

1. Regular season events will consist of one(1) long round and the top third of Long Go into the short round.

2. There will be 3 age divisions

-6-8

-9-11

-12-14

ENTRY FEES

1. Format A Entry Fees will be $75.00 per event, with an additional fee at the Season Finals.

a.HOWL PRODUCED Events-- $35.00 from each fee will be held for stock and $40.00 will be placed into jackpot.

4. If a contestant calls in, enters, and fails to show or provide a valid medical release, they will be required to pay entry fee for that event before being allowed to enter another event. Failure to do so will result in suspension.

5. The UMB will never pay ground money at any event. In the event of no qualified rides, the jackpot moneys will roll to the next event. Excluding Short Go.

6. Non-members may enter events for an entry fee of $85.00. They will not be eligible for points.

a. Ride score will be added to points standing at these events to paid members in good standing. Host event will set tyheir age divisions. All age UMB age divisions may not be represented at some events. For questions about divisions and points eligibilty please contact the UMB and NOT the host event as they will be busy with their association business. Also be aware that some associations may require membership in the host association.

2. Points will accumulate and count towards year end championship and eligibilty for after season finals. No score rides do not accumulate points.

RIDING RULES

1. Riding is done with one hand.

2. No more than two bells on a rope and at least one bell on rope.

3. Time begins when any part of animal breaks plane of chute.

4. Ride will be timed for eight(8) seconds.

5. If an animal fails to perform, a re-ride at the judges discretion is optional.

6. If the flank comes off, a re-ride option will be made, providing the competitor was qualified at the time. Judges decisions are final.

7. No more than two helpers on the back of the chute. This does not include flankman.

8. If rider finishes ride with any part of the rope in his hand without having disqualified, they will be marked and given a score.

9. The rider must make three(3) honest attempts(not sitting on/badgering) to get out on an animal, before a re-ride option is given.

10. At discrection of flankman, (in PW Long Go) rider may be asked if wants the use of livestock prod. If rider declines use and animal does not perform, no re-ride will be given.

RIDER DISQUALIFICATIONS

1. Being bucked off before the eight second time.

2. Touching animal or self with free hand.

3. Using sharp spurs.

4. Placing spurs under rope or in the knot.

5. Not being ready when advised to be so.

6. Any rider or assistant soaking a bull by excessive pulling of the rope into a bull prior to the ride, to the point of effecting the the ability of the bull to breathe and therefore buck to his ability will result in immediate disqualification, and suspension. Suspension will be released upon payment of $100 fine.

OTHER RULES

1. Judge on the latch side is the final call on official time.

2. If offered the re-ride option, the rider must make decision immediately. Once the next animal bucks the option is closed.

3. Only the rider may ask judges for a re-ride option, not the parent or legal guardian. Parents/ Legal Guardians are not allowed to approach judges. THE UMB WILL NOT TOLERATE ANYONE QUESTIONING THE INTEGRITY OF IT'S PERSONNEL.

4. No rider or parent/legal guardian will attempt to influence the draw.

5. In the event that the top third of long go riders do not have qualified rides, in a division, a random draw of those riders without qualified ride will decide the shortgo competitors. Draw-ins can win event but will not be able to gain points towards year end. A progressive system will be used, and long go animal must be covered to accumulate points toward year end.

6. At Judges and/or Flankman/Chute Boss discretion, any rider stating that they don't want to ride or is hesitant (to the point of crying or creating a scene) in the chute will be advised they have 15 seconds to call for the bull. After 15 seconds rider will receive no score without refund of fees.

7. All draws will be done by contestants in a public forum at Format A Events.